Hound House, a concept built around canine companionship, has opened its doors in downtown Toronto.
The space is designed as an urban social club for both dogs and their owners with communal workspaces, a dog spa, café and bar, daycare services, monthly social events, and rental space for private bookings.
Filling a need
Founded by Lauren Guizzetti and her partner Brandon, Hound House was born from a desire to create a year-round space for dogs in Toronto.
“After moving back to Toronto from California, where dogs are welcome almost everywhere, we were forced into our old Toronto routine,” Guizzetti shares. “We immediately felt the guilt of keeping our Mini Bernedoodle, Sky, home alone, no longer able to take her to restaurants and patios, go shopping, or visit festivals and markets. Like many, we struggled to find safe and clean places for Sky to exercise and socialize all year that also fit our lifestyle.”
“Hound House is our answer to that challenge, providing a comfortable and elegant indoor environment for dogs and their humans to play, connect, and create a lasting community,” she continues.
The design of Hound House
Designed by locally based studio Nivek Remas, Hound House is a modern interpretation of an indoor park, blending calm, minimalism with playful elements.
Neutral tones and minimal finishes create a tranquil backdrop, allowing vibrant moss ceiling panels and a whimsical dog sculpture to take centerstage. Luxurious stone and marble surfaces elevate the space, while hard, sanitary finishes ensure easy maintenance.
A dog topiary and charming mirror and window doodles—depicting beloved dogs of friends and family, both past and present—add to the atmosphere.
Amenities include a stylish café and bar, dedicated coworking space with a private room for meetings and phone calls, monitored indoor dog park, and full-service dog spa.
“We created Hound House to be more than just a dog facility—it’s a place to foster genuine connections, combat post-pandemic loneliness, and build a strong sense of community through shared experiences between people and their pets,” Guizzetti adds.
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